Senior Front End Developer

Technology

Cape Town Contract / 6 Months

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead in crafting user-facing applications that are fast, accessible, and responsive. You’ll play a critical role in setting front-end architecture standards, mentoring junior developers, and working closely with Product and UX teams to deliver intuitive, high-performance web applications.

If you’re passionate about front-end technology, excited by modern frameworks like React and Next.js, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build scalable, high-quality front-end applications using modern frameworks and tooling.
  • Lead architectural decisions and define front-end development best practices.
  • Mentor and support mid-level and junior front-end developers.
  • Work closely with Product Managers and UX Designers to translate concepts into user-friendly experiences.
  • Continuously improve performance, maintainability, and accessibility of front-end codebases.
  • Drive UI/UX enhancements and contribute to design consistency and usability.
  • Implement robust testing strategies to ensure application reliability and quality.
  • Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and participate in code reviews.
  • Stay current with industry trends, new tools, and front-end best practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in front-end development, with a strong portfolio of modern web applications.
  • Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
  • Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), React, and Next.js.
  • Solid grasp of state management libraries (e.g., Redux).
  • Skilled in writing automated tests using Jest and React Testing Library.
  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with backend engineers.
  • Familiar with CI/CD tools (e.g., Docker, Helm, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud environments, preferably AWS.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a user-first mindset.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with TypeScript.
  • Understanding of accessibility (WCAG) standards and responsive design principles.
  • Exposure to GraphQL or other API technologies.
  • Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development processes.
  • Awareness of ethical and inclusive design practices.

This role is ideal for a seasoned front-end engineer who enjoys solving complex UI challenges, influencing technical direction, and building products that users love. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and grow within a supportive and inclusive engineering culture.

Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2504-351706
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 01/05/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract

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